November 3, 2026, 7:55 pm
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s central bank has appointed economist Franz Ruch as the seventh member of its Monetary Policy Committee.
Ruch will serve as an adviser to the central bank’s governors and join the committee responsible for key monetary policy decisions.
The appointment comes as South Africa continues to focus on inflation, economic growth and financial stability.
The central bank has been closely monitoring domestic economic conditions as global uncertainty continues to affect emerging markets.
The appointment is expected to strengthen the economic expertise available to policymakers as South Africa navigates challenges facing its economy.
